Houston advertisement for "The Outlaw," May 1946. Photo-12877866.2992 - Times Union

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Jane Russell in a promotional photo for 'The Outlaw.'

Jane Russell in a promotional photo for 'The Outlaw.'

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Jane Russell in a promotional photo for 'The Outlaw.' Photo-12865921.2992 - Times Union

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'The Sky's the Limit' when Howard Hughes, industrialist, engineer and producer of motion pictures, decides to do a selling job. He brought a surplus Navy blimp, the first sold to a civilian, and splashed 'Howard Hughes Daring Production The Outlaw' all over the sides in twenty-foot letters. At night, the signs are lit up with neon, making night skywriting an actuality. Above, Jane Russell, star of the picture, takes a preview of the 167-foot blimp.

'The Sky's the Limit' when Howard Hughes, industrialist, engineer and producer of motion pictures, decides to do a selling job. He brought a surplus Navy blimp, the first sold to a civilian, and splashed

1950: In 1934, Levi's introduced their first pair of women's jeans, which were worn mostly by women who lived on farms and ranches. Sixteen year later, jeans were still linked with that western vibe—but they also had an air of coolness to them. Thanks to Hollywood's popular western films and cowboys being very much in vogue, jeans started appearing in many movies and publicity shots, like this one of actress Jane Russell.

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In 1934, Levi's introduced their first pair of women's jeans, which were worn mostly by women who lived on farms and ranches. Sixteen year later, jeans were still linked with that western vibe—but they

THE SIMPSONS: THE OUTLAWS - Marge lets her hair down (a la Jane Russell) when she and Homer ignite their sex life by making love in dangerous places on THE SIMPSONS ninth season finale 'Margie, May I Sleep With Danger?' Sunday, May 17 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 1998 FOX BROADCASTING COMPANY

THE SIMPSONS: THE OUTLAWS - Marge lets her hair down (a la Jane Russell) when she and Homer ignite their sex life by making love in dangerous places on THE SIMPSONS ninth season finale 'Margie, May I Sleep With

After moving to Houston, Sam Spritzer opened a store named ﻿Fur Designs by Spritzer. ﻿Through his business, he met stars like Jane Russell and Ginger Rogers.

After moving to Houston, Sam Spritzer opened a store named ﻿Fur Designs by Spritzer. ﻿Through his business, he met stars like Jane Russell and Ginger Rogers.

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FILE - In this June 2, 1955 file photo, actress Marilyn Monroe, right, dressed in a glamorous evening gown, arrives with Joe DiMaggio at the theater. Monroe's Lost Archives are coming to light now, along with a cache of other Monroe memorabilia that the Beverly Hills auction house Julien's is putting up for sale on Dec. 5-6, 2014. Along with the letters from DiMaggio, Miller and such Hollywood luminaries as Cary Grant and Jane Russell are some of the actress' favorite clothes, photographs, paintings and other keepsakes. (AP Photo, File) less

FILE - In this June 2, 1955 file photo, actress Marilyn Monroe, right, dressed in a glamorous evening gown, arrives with Joe DiMaggio at the theater. Monroe's Lost Archives are coming to light now, along with a ... more

FILE - In this June 2, 1955 file photo, actress Marilyn Monroe, right, dressed in a glamorous evening gown, arrives with Joe DiMaggio at the theater. Monroe's Lost Archives are coming to light now, along with a cache of other Monroe memorabilia that the Beverly Hills auction house Julien's is putting up for sale on Dec. 5-6, 2014. Along with the letters from DiMaggio, Miller and such Hollywood luminaries as Cary Grant and Jane Russell are some of the actress' favorite clothes, photographs, paintings and other keepsakes. less

FILE - In this June 2, 1955 file photo, actress Marilyn Monroe, right, dressed in a glamorous evening gown, arrives with Joe DiMaggio at the theater. Monroe's Lost Archives are coming to light now, along with a ... more

FILE - In this June 29, 1956 file photo, actress Marilyn Monroe, left, and playwright Arthur Miller embrace on the lawn of Miller's home in Roxbury, Conn., several hours before they were married in White Plains, New York. Monroe's Lost Archives are coming to light now, along with a cache of other Monroe memorabilia that the Beverly Hills auction house Julien's is putting up for sale on Dec. 5-6, 2014. Along with the letters from DiMaggio, Miller and such Hollywood luminaries as Cary Grant and Jane Russell are some of the actress' favorite clothes, photographs, paintings and other keepsakes. less

FILE - In this June 29, 1956 file photo, actress Marilyn Monroe, left, and playwright Arthur Miller embrace on the lawn of Miller's home in Roxbury, Conn., several hours before they were married in White ... more

This photo provided by Julien's Auctions shows a nude-colored underwire brassiere with mesh-lined cups worn by actress Marilyn Monroe as part of her professional wardrobe. Marilyn Monroe's Lost Archives are coming to light now, along with a cache of other Monroe memorabilia that the Beverly Hills auction house Julien's is putting up for sale on Dec. 5-6, 2014. Along with the letters from DiMaggio, Miller and such Hollywood luminaries as Cary Grant and Jane Russell are some of the actress' favorite clothes, photographs, paintings and other keepsakes. less

This photo provided by Julien's Auctions shows a nude-colored underwire brassiere with mesh-lined cups worn by actress Marilyn Monroe as part of her professional wardrobe. Marilyn Monroe's Lost Archives are ... more

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Noir City: The 12th edition of the San Francisco Film Noir Festival, which went international in its selections this year, wraps up on Sunday. The final day’s films fall under the theme “The Far East, U.S.-Style,” and include “Singapore,” the 1947 film starring Fred MacMurray as a smuggler who returns to postwar Singapore in search of a lost fortune; “Macao,” the 1952 film with Robert Mitchum and Jane Russell; and “The Shanghai Gesture” (1942), starring Gene Tierney. All screenings are at the Castro Theatre. More info here. less

Noir City: The 12th edition of the San Francisco Film Noir Festival, which went international in its selections this year, wraps up on Sunday. The final day’s films fall under the theme “The Far East, ... more

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In this Feb. 1, 1974 file photo, actress Jane Russell, right, poses for pictures with her husband, John Peoples, at their wedding reception in Santa Barbara, Calif. A family member on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 said Russell, stunning star of 1940s and 1950s films, has died at age 89. less

In this Feb. 1, 1974 file photo, actress Jane Russell, right, poses for pictures with her husband, John Peoples, at their wedding reception in Santa Barbara, Calif. A family member on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 said ... more

In this Oct. 27, 2008 file photo, actress Jane Russell arrives at the Hollywood Awards Gala in Beverly Hills, Calif. A family member on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 said Russell, stunning star of 1940s and 1950s films, has died at age 89. less

In this Oct. 27, 2008 file photo, actress Jane Russell arrives at the Hollywood Awards Gala in Beverly Hills, Calif. A family member on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 said Russell, stunning star of 1940s and 1950s ... more

In this Sept. 5, 1944 file photo provided by the U.S. Army, Jane Russell, poses for photos at her home in Columbia, Ga. A family member on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 said Russell, stunning star of 1940s and 1950s films, has died at age 89. less

In this Sept. 5, 1944 file photo provided by the U.S. Army, Jane Russell, poses for photos at her home in Columbia, Ga. A family member on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 said Russell, stunning star of 1940s and 1950s ... more

Photo: AP

In this Sept. 5, 1944 file photo provided by the U.S. Army, Jane... Photo-808529.2992 - Times Union

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In this Dec. 26, 1952 file photo, actress Jane Russell poses for photos on the set of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" in Hollywood, Calif. A family member on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 said Russell, stunning star of 1940s and 1950s films, has died at age 89. less

In this Dec. 26, 1952 file photo, actress Jane Russell poses for photos on the set of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" in Hollywood, Calif. A family member on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 said Russell, stunning star of ... more

In this April 25, 2005 file photo, actress Jane Russell arrives for the premiere of "XXX: State of the Union," in the Westwood section of Los Angeles. A family member on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 said Russell, stunning star of 1940s and 1950s films, has died at age 89. less

In this April 25, 2005 file photo, actress Jane Russell arrives for the premiere of "XXX: State of the Union," in the Westwood section of Los Angeles. A family member on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 said Russell, ... more

In this file handout photo, Jane Russell is shown in a scene from the movie "The Outlaw." A family member on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 said Russell, stunning star of 1940s and 1950s films, has died at age 89. (AP File Photo) NO SALES less

In this file handout photo, Jane Russell is shown in a scene from the movie "The Outlaw." A family member on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 said Russell, stunning star of 1940s and 1950s films, has died at age 89. (AP ... more

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Actress Terry Moore (L) and actress Jane Russell (R) arrive on the red carpet for the 50th anniversary birthday bash of the Hollywood Walk of Fame at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood on November 3, 2010.

Actress Terry Moore (L) and actress Jane Russell (R) arrive on the red carpet for the 50th anniversary birthday bash of the Hollywood Walk of Fame at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood on November 3, 2010.

American actresses Mona Freeman (left) and Jane Russell are just two of the international stars at a reception at the Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, London for those who are to appear in the Royal Film Performance in November 1954. less

American actresses Mona Freeman (left) and Jane Russell are just two of the international stars at a reception at the Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, London for those who are to appear in the Royal Film ... more

(L-R): American actors Jane Russell and Irene Dunne (1898-1990) talk at the premiere of the feature film 'A Place in the Sun,' directed by George Stevens, 1951. American actor Marie Wilson sits in the background. less

(L-R): American actors Jane Russell and Irene Dunne (1898-1990) talk at the premiere of the feature film 'A Place in the Sun,' directed by George Stevens, 1951. American actor Marie Wilson sits in the ... more

Glamorous American actress Jane Russell (right) with her 'gift' baby, Irish-born Thomas Kavanagh at New York airport on Nov. 10 1951. Thomas was taken to Miss Russell by his mother, who pleaded the actress to take Thomas to the USA, Miss Russell says that there is 'no question of adoption'. less

Glamorous American actress Jane Russell (right) with her 'gift' baby, Irish-born Thomas Kavanagh at New York airport on Nov. 10 1951. Thomas was taken to Miss Russell by his mother, who pleaded the actress to ... more

Jane Russell, the voluptuous Hollywood film star and actress, whose underwear was designed by Howard Hughes, for her part in 'The Outlaw', which was her first film. It was not released in a complete form for a number of years due to censorship problems. less

Jane Russell, the voluptuous Hollywood film star and actress, whose underwear was designed by Howard Hughes, for her part in 'The Outlaw', which was her first film. It was not released in a complete form for a ... more

(L-R) Actress Jane Russell and actor Leonardo DiCaprio attend the Santa Barbara International Film Festival as Leonardo DiCaprio receives the Platinum Award at the Arlington Theatre on January 30, 2005 in Santa Barbara, California. less

(L-R) Actress Jane Russell and actor Leonardo DiCaprio attend the Santa Barbara International Film Festival as Leonardo DiCaprio receives the Platinum Award at the Arlington Theatre on January 30, 2005 in Santa ... more

Jane Russell, the voluptuous Hollywood film star and actress, whose underwear was designed by Howard Hughes (who originally discovered her) for her part in 'The Outlaw' (1943), her first film. It was not released in a complete form for a number of years due to censorship problems. less

Jane Russell, the voluptuous Hollywood film star and actress, whose underwear was designed by Howard Hughes (who originally discovered her) for her part in 'The Outlaw' (1943), her first film. It was not ... more

American actress Jane Russell enjoys a bubble bath in a scene from the film 'The French Line', directed by Lloyd Bacon for RKO.

American actress Jane Russell enjoys a bubble bath in a scene from the film 'The French Line', directed by Lloyd Bacon for RKO.

Photo: Getty Images

American actress Jane Russell enjoys a bubble bath in a scene from... Photo-815287.2992 - Times Union

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American actresses Jeanne Crain (1925 - 2003) (left) and Jane Russell dance in matching leopard print dresses with bunches of grapes in their gloved hands in a scene from the film 'Gentlemen Marry Brunettes,' directed by Richard Sale, 1955. A number of men in suits reach their arms up towards the pair as they watch. less

American actresses Jeanne Crain (1925 - 2003) (left) and Jane Russell dance in matching leopard print dresses with bunches of grapes in their gloved hands in a scene from the film 'Gentlemen Marry Brunettes,' ... more

HOLLYWOOD, : Former movie star Jane Russell helps unveil the new Marilyn Monroe US first class commemorative postage stamp on its second day of issue 02 June at the famous Mann's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. The new stamp is the first in a series called "Legends of Hollywood." Russell starred with Monroe in the 1953 movie, "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." AFP PHOTO less

HOLLYWOOD, : Former movie star Jane Russell helps unveil the new Marilyn Monroe US first class commemorative postage stamp on its second day of issue 02 June at the famous Mann's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, ... more

Glamorous American film star Jane Russell waves at the crowds upon her arrival at the Royal Film Performance at the Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, London on Nov. 16, 1954. The movie being screened is 'Beau Brummell'. less

Glamorous American film star Jane Russell waves at the crowds upon her arrival at the Royal Film Performance at the Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, London on Nov. 16, 1954. The movie being screened is 'Beau ... more

Photo: Getty Images

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American actress Jane Russell at a press reception in London.

American actress Jane Russell at a press reception in London.

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American actress Jane Russell at a press reception in London. Photo-815293.2992 - Times Union

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18th February 1947: Jane Russell, the voluptuous Hollywood film star and actress. Howard Hughes, who discovered her, also designed her underwear for her role in her first film, 'The Outlaw'.

18th February 1947: Jane Russell, the voluptuous Hollywood film star and actress. Howard Hughes, who discovered her, also designed her underwear for her role in her first film, 'The Outlaw'.

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2008 file photo, actress Jane Russell arrives at the 80th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. A family member on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 said Russell, stunning star of 1940s and 1950s films, has died at age 89. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File) less

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2008 file photo, actress Jane Russell arrives at the 80th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. A family member on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 said Russell, stunning star of ... more

Jane Russell (1921 - ), a '40s pinup who parlayed her looks into the heyday of her career in the '50s. Notable role in the decade: Dorothy Shaw in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953). Trivia: The movie that made her famous, "The Outlaw" (1943), didn't find wide release until five years after it was made because the way her voluptuous body was displayed made censors nervous. less

Jane Russell (1921 - ), a '40s pinup who parlayed her looks into the heyday of her career in the '50s. Notable role in the decade: Dorothy Shaw in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953). Trivia: The movie that made ... more